Roasted Potatoes and Brussels Sprouts with Garlic and Rosemary

by Denise // 4 January, 2013 // Comments off

Growing up, we never ate Brussels sprouts. My mom never served them to us and I’m not quite sure why. I suppose she didn’t like them, because my mom only served the veggies she liked, such as green beans and... Continue reading →

Random Thoughts about the Commitment 5K, Challenges, Races, Discounts and Track Tuesday

by Denise // 1 January, 2013 // Comments off

A big THANK YOU to Jenny of Metamorfit for hosting a Virtual Commitment Day 5K! Even my running partner and friend, Daffodil, joined us for our fun 5K. Thanks to Jenny, my family and I were able to start 2013... Continue reading →

Music Monday: Change

by Denise // 31 December, 2012 // Comments off

Happy New Year! Now begins the time to create goals and set resolutions, if you haven’t done so already. For me, it’s change. I want the change my physique. I just can’t to shake this muffin top and pooch. It’s... Continue reading →

Pinning and Planning – December 23

by Denise // 23 December, 2012 // Comments off

Honestly, I wasn’t going to post a Pinning and Planning post since two days of this week’s menu would be consumed with Christmas dinners. But then I had a thought that perhaps my readers would want to see what Allan... Continue reading →

Leeky, Creamy Chicken and Dumpling Soup

by Denise // 21 December, 2012 // Comments off

When I planned this week’s menu, I was craving this soup. Maybe with all the icky, sick germs in my house, my body needed the immune-building homemade penicillin that chicken soup always seems to provide. I first found this ridiculous... Continue reading →

Tampa Theatre Dazzles at Christmas

by Denise // 20 December, 2012 // Comments off

When my sister and I attended a showing of Holiday Inn last year, the Tampa Theatre instantly became a new Christmas pastime. This year, I enjoyed the new holiday tradition with my girls when we were invited to attend The... Continue reading →

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